British USA/Gulf Coast BMW gears up for community event

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Published 8:25 am, Sunday, November 24, 2013

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British USA/Gulf Coast BMW has been a jewel in South Houston for bike enthusiasts and collectors for 30 years. This Saturday, the store celebrates with a community event at its location at 1210 College Ave, South Houston. less

British USA/Gulf Coast BMW has been a jewel in South Houston for bike enthusiasts and collectors for 30 years. This Saturday, the store celebrates with a community event at its location at 1210 College Ave, ... more

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For 30 years, British USA/Gulf Coast BMW has provided high end European motorcycles to Houston area bike enthusiasts and collectors.

New, used, classic and rare - It’s one of the few authorized dealers of vintage and new European bikes in the Houston area. Walking into the store located in South Houston, the shine of the chrome on a brand new BMW bike fits right in with the aura of a vintage James Dean-or-Steve Mqueen-era Triumph.

This Saturday, November 30, the store will celebrate with a community event benefitting South Houston Intermediate School sports programs and will feature Chris “Teach” McNeil, a world champion stunt rider. McNeil will be on hand for two stunt shows to be held in the parking lot of the South Houston Intermediate and an autograph signing.

An opening ceremony with the South Houston High School NJROTC Cadets, guests including city council members, the city’s volunteer fire department and music from the Groove Kings Band.

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“We are thrilled to offer a great line-up for November 30th—which is a rain or shine event! We’ll be welcoming back former World Champion and BMW Stunt Rider Chris “Teach” McNeil, dazzling us with two stunt shows plus autograph signing for the kids,” comments Owner Cliff Holland.

The annual Vintage, Modern and Custom Bike Show will also be part of the event, with classes like Best Modern Classic, Best British Pre-70, Best Sidecar Trike, Best Rat and more than a dozen others - it’s a feast for bikers and spectators. Trophies and medals will be handed out to show participants who can pre-register by November 29 and the day of the event.

Saturday’s event is a way to not only for British USA/Gulf Coast BMW to celebrate 30 years in business in South Houston, but continue a connection to the community.

“We’re trying to build a sense of community, get everyone from the city of South Houston out here and beyond, and all the people involved with the schools, both at the intermediate and high school level,” said Janet Quackenbush, marketing director at British USA/Gulf Coast BMW. “Hopefully we can raise some money for (the schools) and everybody can come out and have a great day.”